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National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998)RegulationsRegulations under the National Forests Act 84 of 1998Chapter 9 : Enforcement24A. Issuing of written notice |
| (1) | The Minister may issue a written notice in terms of section 7(5) of the Act to direct any person suspected of contravening section 7(1)(a) of the Act, using the form set out in Annexure A to these Regulations, to stop an illegal activity in terms of the Act. |
| (2) | Before issuing a written notice in terms of subregulation (1), the Minister must give the person to whom the written notice is intended, using the form set out in Annexure B to these Regulations, advance written notice of: |
| (a) | his or her intention to issue such written notice; |
| (b) | a reasonable opportunity to make written representations to the Minister as to why he or she should not issue the written notice as intended; and |
| (c) | suspension of any identified or potential illegal activities that may be occurring at the time, while written response is being compiled or considered. |
| (3) | If the Minister has reason to believe that giving an advance notice, in accordance with subregulation (2) of the intention to issue a written notice, will cause a delay which may result in significant and sudden harm to the natural forest habitat the Minister may issue a written notice, without compliance with subregulation (2). |
| (4) | The written notice issued in terms of subregulation (3) must explain the Minister's reasons for not complying with subregulation (2). |
[Section 24A inserted by sections 2(a) and 4 of the Amendment Regulations under the National Forests Act, 2024, Notice No. R. 5650, GG51847, dated 6 January 2025]
